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Our Earth

This unit helps us to understand the world around us – its land, sky, water and the ways we manage
waste. The unit explains the physical features of the Earth, important places and traditions of
India, and how people adapt to challenges. It also explores the wonders of the sky, from the
sun and shadows to the moon and stars. Learners will understand the importance of water and
its properties through real-life examples, while also discovering the need to save and manage
waste wisely. This unit connects our daily life with the natural world and teaches us responsibility
towards our planet.

Chapters in the Unit

Chapter 11: The Land We Live In
This chapter explains the different landforms on the Earth such as
mountains, plains, plateaus and deserts. It introduces learners to
important places and monuments of India that show our rich heritage.
The chapter also discusses the challenges people face in different
regions like floods, droughts and extreme weather. Learners also
explore traditional food and attire in India, which reflect the country’s
diversity and culture. By learning this chapter, learners will appreciate
both natural and man-made features of the land and understand how
traditions and lifestyles are shaped by geography.

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By the end of the chapter, the learners will be able to identify • Landforms on the Earth
different landforms and their features, recognise important
places and monuments of India, describe challenges faced • Important Places and Monuments
by people in various regions, explain the variety of traditional • Challenges Faced by People
food in India, and appreciate the cultural significance of • Traditional Food in India
traditional attire in India.
• Traditional Attire in India

Chapter 12: Our Sky

This chapter explores the sky we see every day. In the day sky, learners
will learn about the sun, how it changes the colour of the sky and how
shadows are formed. In the night sky, the chapter explains the moon,
its phases and the stars that twinkle above us. Learners will also learn
about India’s proud achievement – the Chandrayaan Mission which
shows how science helps us understand space. The chapter inspires
curiosity about the universe and develops observation skills about the
natural changes in the sky.

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